James B & Melita a Mcdonough
The James B & Melita A McDonough Foundation is a private foundation established in 2004 and based in Dubuque, Iowa. The foundation supports charitable, educational, and health-related activities with a particular emphasis on serving children and families in Eastern Iowa.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$446K
+8.5% YoY
Grant Count
88
+17.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-7.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to promote charitable, educational, and health-related activities and opportunities for children and families in Dubuque and the greater Eastern Iowa area. The foundation offers support to local non-profit organizations that provide:
- Educational opportunities
- Human and social services
- Healthcare for children and their families
Primary funding interests include education, human services, basic human needs, capital projects, religious endeavors, cultural and arts initiatives, and food and housing assistance for those in need.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 88 grants totaling approximately $446,038 in 2024. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
$1,000–$50,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program
Review Cycle
**Recent Grant Activity:**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides grants exclusively to 501(c)(3) or 170(c) organizations located in seven Iowa counties:
- Dubuque
- Delaware
- Clayton
- Jones
- Jackson
- Fayette
- Buchanan
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $8,655,654
- Total giving: $446,038–$458,098
- Total revenue: $699,261
- Total expenses: $521,476
- Giving rate: 5.4%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,655,654 | $8,277,416 | $7,749,169 |
| Revenue | $699,261 | $270,811 | $48,412 |
| Expenses | $521,476 | $488,972 | $501,304 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $458,098 | $426,340 | $448,912 |
| Net Investment Income | $647,558 | $221,439 | $114,546 |
| Distributable Amount | $416,191 | $389,345 | $405,030 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ann McDonough – President
- Brian J Kane – Vice President
- Glen McDonough – Treasurer
- Jim Liddle – Director
- Heather Cruse – Director
The foundation operates with limited staffing and relies on volunteer board leadership.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN MCDONOUGH | President | — | — |
| BRIAN J KANE | Vice President | — | — |
| GLEN MCDONOUGH | Treasurer | — | — |
| JIM LIDDLE | Director | — | — |
| HEATHER CRUSE | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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